About this site

Behind the Sim Curtain is a 100% volunteer-run project dedicated to the supporting the professional development of individual sim techs and the development of the profession for all simulation operation specialists.

Who are we? We go by many names .....

Sim Tech,

Simulation Technologist,

Simulation Technology Specialist,

Simulation Operation Specialist,

Stage Manager of Medical Theater,

Jack of all Trades ....

No matter what we are called, we are the people working behind the scenes to get the technology out of the way of the education.

Professional Development

Professional Certification

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare has two types of certification, one for educators and one for simulation operation specialists. There is a fair bit of overlap between the positions, but also some differences in focus.